We buy, sell and trade used instruments...
Do you have an instrument you no longer play?
We will accept it as a trade-in towards the purchase of any of our current instruments. Get into an instrument that will inspire you to practice everyday. If you cannot find inspiration with your current intrument, pick out any intrument on this site that you find will inspire you to play again. us what you have, with as good a description as you can, and we will give you fair market value towards the purchase of the instrument of your choice.
Do you have an instrument that needs repair?
We will accept it as a trade-in towards the purchase of any of our current instruments. Simply us a description of your instrument and the repair you feel it requires. We will back to you the fair market value and allow you to trade it in towards any instrument of your choice.
Do you have an instrument that just sits in your closet?
We will accept it as a trade-in towards the purchase of any of our current instruments. Find an instrument through us that you will play everyday...one that won't end up in the closet!
Would you like to know what your instrument is worth?
We will give you a free appraisel based on the Orion Blue Book standard. And, if you want, we will either purchase it from you or give you a trade-in value towards an instrument of your choice.
Trade-In Procedure
Trade-in procedure: us with your instrument's description and a request for its trade-in value.
Let us know which one of our instruments you'd like to trade it in on....we will then you back with our already discounted price along with your trade-in value of your current instrument. We do not just discount the instrument you're trading for...we truly will shave off the market value of your instrument.
Upon Deciding to Trade In Your Instrument:
If you do decide to make the trade, and as long as it arrives without damage, consider the trade completed as quoted (Unless instrument was not as described). Upon receipt of the trade-in instrument, along with payment (if specified), your instrument of choice will be shipped the same day...(Unless it’s a special order item) or you've already pre-paid for your instrument of choice...in which case, we will credit your previous purchase the trade-in value based on the allowable process time or, if necessary, the turnover time.
NOTE: Because we would have already invested in the resell of your trade-in, through photography and listing efforts, all trade-ins are final. If you're not completely satisfied with the instrument you purchased, you may return it for a full in-store credit towards any other instrument of your choice.
Be sure to pack it as well as possible...include newspaper within the case and without. Additionally, use a double corrugated box if you can find one...and don't forget to insure it for its full value. Most importantly, please include all correspondence on the trade in the case of the instrument. If your instrument does not have a case, be sure to tape correspondence on the strings of the instrument. Additionally, if your instrument does not have a case, be sure to double box it for added security.
Further info on the trade-in process:
If you're trading an instrument in, please allow us ample time for processing and credits (processing credits can take from 4 to 6 weeks). All Trade-Ins are final due to the time and effort in coordinating a trade. Additionally, we would have a commitment in photography and listing efforts of your traded in instrument. Even so, if for any reason you do not like the instrument you traded for, we will offer you a full 100% in-store credit towards any other instrument of your choice. Sorry, no credit card or cash refunds can be issued. An in-store credit applies if you decide that you do not like the instrument you traded for...we do not purchase trade-ins; we only offer a trade-in value towards any instrument we carry. Please understand, shipping costs are still your responsibility...both to send the used instrument in for trade and for shipping out of the new instrument back to you. Please insure your instrument for its full value, with the carrier you ship with, before sending it out; Folk of the Wood does not take any responsibility if your trade-in arrives damaged or is lost in transit. Therefore, it's your responsibility to pack it well and insure it for its full value.
If you're trading an instrument in, please allow up to 30 days for processing and credits. All Trade-Ins are final. Even so, if for any reason you do not like the instrument you traded for, we will offer you a full 100% in-store credit towards any other instrument of your choice. Sorry, no credit card or cash refunds can be issued. An in-store credit applies if you decide that you do not like the instrument you traded for...we do not purchase trade-ins; we only offer a trade-in value towards any instrument we carry. Please understand, shipping costs are still your responsibility...both to send the used instrument in for trade and for shipping out of the new instrument back to you. Please insure your instrument before sending it out; we cannot take responsibility if your trade-in arrives damaged.
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